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Cinematographer or Director of Photography (DOP): Leads the department as well as it creates the visual atmosphere of the production. •
Camera Operator: Controls the camera, presses the record button and makes sure every aspect discussed previously appears through the
viewfinder. Sometimes the DOP can also be a
camera operator, but most cinematographers assign the role to another person. •
First/Second Assistant camera: They are also known as 1st or 2nd AC, and their responsibility is to make sure the right lens is being used, as well as adjusting the camera’s
focus during a take. •
Camera auxiliary: Controls the equipment that involves the camera or cameras, this includes
tripods,
c-stands,
video monitors, etc. •
Video assistant operators: Displays the images recorded on set, so that the director and other crew members can watch it and evaluate the shot. •
Head electrician: Also known as
gaffer, they are in charge of designing, and sometimes executing, the lighting plan. This plan has to be approved by the DOP so it follows the visual idea the production is carrying. •
Electricians: Follow the directions of the head electrician and develop the more technical side of illumination. •
Key Grip: Through the DOP’s directions, assembles the camera movement plan. The key grip should know perfectly the camera disposal as well as the action on the scene to lead the grips to assemble the camera rails,
dollies,
tripods,
cranes, etc. •
Grips: Assemble the camera rails, dollies, tripods, cranes, etc. under the lead of the Key Grip, to ensure the camera movement plan is being followed correctly. •
Unit still photographer: Takes
photographs during the filming process. These pictures can be used with many goals: for
publicity, to have a multimedia record of the production process, or to keep track of the scenes to ensure there are no continuity mistakes. ==Societies and trade organizations==